General Laborer - 3rd Shift

Smithfield FoodsOmaha, NE
Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a General Production team member to play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting coworkers. The ideal candidate will be reliable, have attention to detail, and a strong work ethic to help meet standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. This role contributes to a positive work environment, helps maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensures products reach families across America. Dedication and a willingness to learn are essential for this role.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
  • Stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
  • Work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
  • Work with a knife (if trained).
  • Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
  • Work in an environment that is wet and humid.
  • Work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
  • Work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
  • Work around strong smells/odors.
  • Climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
  • Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
  • Walk long distances.
  • Physically demanding work that can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups.
  • Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.

Nice To Haves

  • Good hand-eye coordination.
  • Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
  • Perform essential production tasks.
  • Support coworkers.
  • Contribute to a positive work environment.
  • Help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
  • Ensure products reach families across America.
  • Work their scheduled shift.
  • May be required to work overtime depending on production demands.
  • May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Industry-leading wages
  • Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $19.50/hour
  • $0.75 /hour shift differential for 3rd shift positions
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Professional development
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